Early Years Assistant - Unqualified

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Gifted Christmas days off

SPARK App wellbeing

Structured training & progression

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited is recruiting an Early Years Assistant – Unqualified to join Mulberry Corner Day Care Nursery in Chandlers Ford. You will support children’s growth and learning, delivering caring, high-quality early years education.

Working 40 hours per week, you will implement EYFS frameworks, foster safeguarding and professional collaboration, and participate in training that grows your skills and supports your career progression within our nurturing nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Continually strive to work together to deliver the very best care and education for our children
• Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Is reflective and committed to professional growth

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Inclusive practice

Professional growth

Job description

Application Deadline Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Location Mulberry Corner - Chandlers Ford, SO53 4PW Salary £10.85 - £12.71 Positions Available 1 Hours per week 40 Job Summary

Early Years Assistant – Unqualified

We're looking for Early Years Assistants committed to supporting children's growth and learning, to join our Happy Days Nursery team at Mulberry Corner Day Care Nursery, Chandlers Ford.

As an Early Years Assistant you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, by offering them the very best care and education, and supporting them in becoming strong, confident learners.

About the role:

As an Early Years Assistant, you will:

• Assist in providing exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

About you:

We're looking for Early Years Assistants who:

• Continually strive to work together to deliver the very best care and education for our children
• Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Is reflective and committed to professional growth

Rewarding careers:

We’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting career progression into nursery management roles. Through tailored development plans, mentoring from experienced leaders, and access to accredited training programmes, we empower our team members to grow their leadership skills and take the next step in their careers.

We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including men and offer a competitive range of benefits that aren’t just perks—they are part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you’re empowered to thrive every day and where you’ll feel valued.

What’s in it for you:

• Hourly rateup to £10.85 - £12.71,per annum (based 40 hours per week)
• 50% childcare discount
• Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Life Assurance
• Christmas On Us - up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD

Safeguarding commitment:

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.